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Welcome to Daggerwing Nature Center! As you approach the building, you will walk through the butterfly garden where a variety of different species can be seen. Around back of the building you will find a simulated backyard habitat that shows you how to attract animals to your own yard. The path then leads to the 6/10-mile total elevated boardwalk that takes you on a relaxing journey through 40 acres of swamp habitat. The boardwalk has two trails, benches, and an observation tower available for you to view the abundant wildlife, including our name-sake, the Ruddy Daggerwing Butterfly.

Please remember the following are not permitted on the boardwalk:

• Pets
• Food
• Jogging or Running
• Biking or Skating
• Alcohol
• Smoking
• Fishing

Thank you for not feeding the wildlife. Please enjoy your visit!

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• Kelli Dorschel
  Manager
• Danica Sanborn
  Naturalist
• Lori Heath
  Naturalist
• John Dames
  Maintenance
• Amy Elakman
  Clerk
• Susan Herr
  Nature Center Assistant